Appendix H - Code Assessment

Sloping sites                                              S15.1 Buildings are of split level design that      Complies.
O15 On sloping sites, buildings and structures are         step down the slope or have a suspended floor
designed to maximise the use of natural                    construction; (See Figure 6.1 below)                Any future dwelling constructed over proposed Lot 2 will
slope and minimise the need for cut and fill.              AND                                                 comply with the Specific Outcomes & Probable Solutions of
                                                           S15.2 Cut or fill is less than 2m in depth;         this element of the code.
                                                           AND
                                                           S15.3 The distance between the ground and
                                                           the lowest part of the floor of the building does
                                                           not exceed 3m.
                                                           Figure 6.1—Design for sloping site
                                                           (suspended
                                                           floor)




Roof form                                                  S16.1 With the exception of industrial              Complies.
O16 Roof forms—                                            buildings the main roof of the building has a
a) contribute positively to the local skyline;             roof pitch no less than 12 degrees and has          Any future dwelling constructed over proposed Lot 2 will
b) complement the low rise character of the locality;      minimum 600mm eaves to at least 75% of the          comply with the Specific Outcomes & Probable Solutions of
c) use simple traditional roof designs, such as hipped,    perimeter of the building;                          this element of the code.
gabled or skillion; and                                    AND
d) do not create opportunities for residents to overlook   S16.2 Building and structures do not include
the private open space areas of neighbouring               rooftop terraces.
properties.
Public transport node                                      S17.1 A public transport node is located within     Not applicable.
O17 An accessible and safe public transport node is        Cooroy as identified in Schedule 5 on Map 1.
established and operated within Cooroy that—                                                                   As the proposed development is included within a Rural
a) links public transport services to other centres and                                                        area, the provisions of this element are not applicable.
destinations throughout the Sunshine Coast; and
b) forms part of an integrated transport network that
is accessible via pedestrian and bicycle pathways.
6.11 ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
Environment and cultural heritage values                   No solution provided                                Complies.
O18 There are no significant adverse effects on            Advisory note
biodiversity, natural vegetation, native fauna             PSP24 – Effluent Disposal details                   Any future dwelling constructed over proposed Lot 2 can
habitat, landscape quality, water quality or cultural      requirements for the design and siting of           accommodate an on-site effluent disposal system which will